Is a Truck Driver or a Trucking Company Responsible for My Costs?

When a large truck hits your vehicle, your first thought might be that
the trucker behind the wheel is wholly responsible for your injuries.
While this could be true, sometimes trucking companies are also implicated in
truck accidents.

Truck accident liability may involve the following actions by a negligent
truck company:

Requiring a driver to work too many hours, violating FMCSA Hours of Service
regulations

Negligently hiring an unqualified driver or a driver with a history of accidents

Failing to ensure that a truck is properly maintained

Failing to ensure that the trailer is properly loaded

Truck drivers may face liability for the following behaviors:

Willfully driving longer than they are allowed to per shift

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Driving while fatigued because they neglected to take their required rest breaks

Speeding or engaging in other reckless driving behaviors

Texting or using a cell phone while driving

No matter what the case, your attorney can help you determine who is responsible
for your accident and take appropriate legal action. If you or someone
you love has been hurt in a truck accident, it’s important to know
who to take action against for your injuries and costs.
An experienced Austin personal injury lawyer of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C. can help you do so quickly and
can help you get compensation that you need.
Contact us today by calling (512) 710-0931 to discuss how we can help you after a truck accident.

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